Mariner this week said that it has hired Rob Sandrew to lead its independent advisor channel, which works with about 1,100 advisors with $40 billion in assets.
Previously, Sandrew spent nearly nine years as chief growth officer of Integrated Partners, an RIA. His other industry experience includes almost four years at LPL Financial.
“We’ve seen tremendous growth from our independent advisors, and it’s a clear signal that the model is working. Advisors want the freedom to run their business their way, with the support to scale and the options to monetize when the time is right,” said Marty Bicknell, CEO of the wealth firm. “That’s exactly what Mariner Independent is built to deliver."
Sandrew helped Integrated Partners grow its assets under advisement from about $3 billion to more than $21 billion. He also led the development of the firm's W-2 acquisition model and the enhancements to its 1099 platform.
“This is a pivotal time for independent advisors, and I’m proud to be stepping into a leadership role at Mariner Independent as it enters its next stage of growth,” he said. “We have a real opportunity and the capabilities to deepen the support and flexibility advisors are looking for, and I’m eager to help shape a platform that truly aligns with where both the industry and advisor expectations are heading."
Since it launched in 2020, the firm’s supported independence model has expanded its services to include back-office support, practice management, marketing, investment solutions and compliance resources. The business unit now includes over 300 professionals. (The firm’s other business channel is Mariner Wealth.)
In May, Mariner hired Verne Marble to serve as a managing director of Mariner Independent. Marble has held senior positions at Private Advisor Group, LPL and Edelman Financial Engines. The firm and its affiliates served close to $555 billion in client assets as of March 31.
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